Tropical development might influence the Valley soon
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A simple, disorganized area of low pressure is bubbling over the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico well south of the Rio Grande Valley. The National Hurricane Center is calling this area to move northwest over the...
https://rgv.news/tropical-development-might-influence-the-valley-soon-19098.html
SpaceX to build new facility at Starbase, gigabay
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX has filed permits to build a new gigabay at its Starbase facility. According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, SpaceX is projected to pay $250,000,000 for the gigabay facility, an expansive vertical...
https://rgv.news/spacex-to-build-new-facility-at-starbase-gigabay-19089.html
Bears, Boba and Blind Boxes! Oh My!
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Bears, Boba and Blind Boxes! This local boba shop is your one-stop shop for your boba drinks and blind box needs. Beary Boba, located at 2506 W. Freddy Gonzalez Dr., Ste. A in Edinburg, brings...
https://rgv.news/bears-boba-and-blind-boxes-oh-my--19082.html
STHS McAllen celebrates the completion of its 100th robotic procedure
STHS McAllen celebrates its first milestone with its robotic surgery program. The post STHS McAllen celebrates the completion of its 100th robotic procedure appeared first on Rio Grande Guardian.
https://rgv.news/sths-mcallen-celebrates-the-completion-of-its-100th-robotic-procedure-19079.html
SpaceX reacts to Mexico President's comment on debris contamination from latest explosion
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX responded to comments from the Mexican government stating that there is contamination across the border for the space company's recent explosion that made national headlines. To watch the explosion from our partners at LabPadre's...
https://rgv.news/spacex-reacts-to-mexico-president-s-comment-on-debris-contamination-from-latest-explosion-19065.html
U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of Texas death row inmate pushing for DNA evidence tests
Ruben Gutierrez is challenging the constitutionality of a state law that restricts death row inmates from seeking tests that he says will prove he’s not a murderer.
https://rgv.news/u-s-supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-texas-death-row-inmate-pushing-for-dna-evidence-tests-19060.html
Moonlighting Midland Prosecutor Means Freedom for Samuel Sanchez
Samuel Junior Sanchez had served around 15 years of a 75-year sentence for a violent road-rage incident and had seemingly exhausted all appeals when his sister contacted a group of Abilene attorneys in 2021 about new information she hoped...
https://rgv.news/moonlighting-midland-prosecutor-means-freedom-for-samuel-sanchez-19058.html
Top Paxton deputy accused of witness tampering during impeachment trial
In dueling lawsuits, current and former employees of the attorney general’s office sling allegations that threaten to intrude on Paxton’s U.S. Senate bid.
https://rgv.news/top-paxton-deputy-accused-of-witness-tampering-during-impeachment-trial-19051.html
At a novel Austin-area neighborhood, geothermal energy keeps utility bills low
The development in Manor taps into the natural heat deep underground to run heating and cooling systems for the planned 7,500 homes and commercial buildings.
https://rgv.news/at-a-novel-austin-area-neighborhood-geothermal-energy-keeps-utility-bills-low-19046.html
Bloody meat boxes: Market owner promises to do better
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this week’s Food 4 Thought, we are showing up at a meat market with a questionable inspection report. We are leaving with bloody boots, video evidence, and an owner who admits they will do better....
https://rgv.news/bloody-meat-boxes-market-owner-promises-to-do-better-19040.html
Gov. Greg Abbott orders preemptive strike on screwworm in Texas
Abbott ordered two Texas agencies to begin working together and with residents and business leaders to stop the spread of the invasive fly before it even starts.
https://rgv.news/gov-greg-abbott-orders-preemptive-strike-on-screwworm-in-texas-19037.html
Pharr PD revealed 2-month-old died days before wellness check
PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The 2-month-old victim in a capital murder case out of Pharr had been dead for days before authorities conducted a wellness check, according to the Pharr Police Department. Parents Miguel Ortiz Jr. and Karina Ramirez were...
https://rgv.news/pharr-pd-revealed-2-month-old-died-days-before-wellness-check-19035.html
Beware of fake traffic ticket scams, says BBB
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Better Business Bureau of South Texas and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles are warning the public of scam text messages. The BBB says people are receiving text messages saying they have outstanding traffic...
https://rgv.news/beware-of-fake-traffic-ticket-scams-says-bbb-19030.html
Mother of Naval Station Norfolk sailor killed seeks Navy accountability
The mother of a sailor who disappeared from Naval Station Norfolk and was found dead in a Norfolk neighborhood will be in Washington D.C. Wednesday demanding transparency and accountability from the U.S. Navy.
https://rgv.news/mother-of-naval-station-norfolk-sailor-killed-seeks-navy-accountability-19029.html
Suspect in Lt. Resendez killing pleads guilty to murder
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — One of the suspects in the killing of San Benito Police Lt. Milton Resendez has plead guilty. Rodrigo Axel Espinosa Valdez pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of murder Tuesday, according to Cameron County...
https://rgv.news/suspect-in-lt-resendez-killing-pleads-guilty-to-murder-19027.html
Life of the Mother Act becomes law in Texas, allowing some abortions
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — This weekend, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law the Life of the Mother Act. The new law clarifies when doctors can perform abortions if the pregnancy poses a risk to the mother’s life. Senate...
https://rgv.news/life-of-the-mother-act-becomes-law-in-texas-allowing-some-abortions-19014.html
Boms: Texas Is Booming — and the Grid Has to Keep Up
A guest column from Matt Boms, executive director of the Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance. The post Boms: Texas Is Booming — and the Grid Has to Keep Up appeared first on Rio Grande Guardian.
https://rgv.news/boms-texas-is-booming-and-the-grid-has-to-keep-up-19007.html
Driver accused of killing friend with car identified as Vallucos gang member
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A probable cause affidavit, obtained by ValleyCentral, revealed the details of how a Mission man allegedly died at the hands of a fellow gang member. Last week, Caleb Jeremiah Ramos, 29, was charged with first-degree...
https://rgv.news/driver-accused-of-killing-friend-with-car-identified-as-vallucos-gang-member-19006.html
Gonzalez asks Trump to help small businesses impacted by ICE raids
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – Federal immigration authorities have conducted raids at businesses, homes, courthouses and many other locations across the nation. In South Texas, a number of restaurants were raided by ICE agents earlier this month. In Port Isabel a...
https://rgv.news/gonzalez-asks-trump-to-help-small-businesses-impacted-by-ice-raids-19001.html
Gonzalez to Trump: Let small businesses sponsor undocumented immigrants
In a letter to President Trump, U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez proposes an executive order that would provide migrants temporary lawful status on a yearly basis and allow them to continue working without fear of deportation. The post Gonzalez to...
https://rgv.news/gonzalez-to-trump-let-small-businesses-sponsor-undocumented-immigrants-18995.html
Two charged in Pharr capital murder investigation
PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two people were charged with capital murder of a child, according to Hidalgo County Jail Records. Police responded to the 200 block of East Sam Houston on Sunday about a wellness check, which later led...
https://rgv.news/two-charged-in-pharr-capital-murder-investigation-18994.html
Citing safety concerns, Starbase restricts access to public streets
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Citing safety concerns, the city of Starbase plans to restrict access to public streets. During a meeting on Monday morning, the Starbase City Commission approved requests from SpaceX to install gates near four intersections, preventing...
https://rgv.news/citing-safety-concerns-starbase-restricts-access-to-public-streets-18982.html
Trump announces parameters of ceasefire between Israel and Iran
President Trump on Monday announced the parameters of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran that he says was “fully agreed” to and will begin to be phased in six hours from now. Trump expressed confidence that the end of...
https://rgv.news/trump-announces-parameters-of-ceasefire-between-israel-and-iran-18980.html
Taylor Dédé, Ayala: With Medicaid, SNAP on the Chopping Block, What’s the Plan to Help RGV Families?
A guest column about federal funding cuts penned jointly by By Dr. Brandy Taylor Dédé and Amber Ayala of Children’s Defense Fund-Texas. The post Taylor Dédé, Ayala: With Medicaid, SNAP on the Chopping Block, What’s the Plan to Help RGV Families?...
https://rgv.news/taylor-d-d-ayala-with-medicaid-snap-on-the-chopping-block-what-s-the-plan-to-help-rgv-families--18972.html
Americans in Qatar advised to shelter in place
The U.S. Embassy in Qatar is advising American citizens in the country to shelter in place amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.
https://rgv.news/americans-in-qatar-advised-to-shelter-in-place-18965.html
Explosions boom in Qatar amid Iranian threats to retaliate for US strike on nuclear sites
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Explosions boomed Monday night in Qatar, home to a major U.S. air base, shortly after its airspace was closed due to Iranian threats of retaliation after American forces pounded its nuclear sites. Witnesses...
https://rgv.news/explosions-boom-in-qatar-amid-iranian-threats-to-retaliate-for-us-strike-on-nuclear-sites-18961.html
Dancing on Horseback
Gathered in a half circle, eight young equestrians atop multicolored horses bowed their heads for a prayer led by their coach, Heidi Ramirez. They prayed for many things, including their own safety, given that the synchronized routine they perform...
https://rgv.news/dancing-on-horseback-18958.html
Rural Americans more likely to live with chronic pain than urban peers, UT-Arlington study finds
More than 3 million people call rural Texas home, and many lack access to a primary care doctor.
https://rgv.news/rural-americans-more-likely-to-live-with-chronic-pain-than-urban-peers-ut-arlington-study-finds-18954.html
Texas will require public school classrooms to display Ten Commandments under bill signed by governor
Come September, every public school classroom will be required to display the Ten Commandments — part of a larger push in Texas and beyond to increase the role of religion in schools. On Saturday, Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate...
https://rgv.news/texas-will-require-public-school-classrooms-to-display-ten-commandments-under-bill-signed-by-governor-18950.html
Water expert Jim Darling gives an update on the Rio Grande Valley’s most pressing issue
Everything Region M Rio Grande Regional Water Planning Group Chairman Jim Darling said at the Delta Area Summit. The post Water expert Jim Darling gives an update on the Rio Grande Valley’s most pressing issue appeared first on Rio...
https://rgv.news/water-expert-jim-darling-gives-an-update-on-the-rio-grande-valley-s-most-pressing-issue-18949.html
